What we heard:A) Two real segments of travel nurses - i) the cost conscious just about the buck (making as much on each contract and spending less than 1/3 of a month's gross income on their housing and ii) those wanting the experience to be comfortable because they're less concerned about optimizing their earningsB) We heard that the anecdotal feeling is that most travel nurses (quote was >75%) travel with a pet - so make sure you have appropriate deposits and terms in your leases for this. 

And there aren't too many Realtors out there who are going to knock themselves out for $300.One of my pet peeves with my PM colleagues is the fee to renew a lease with existing tenants.

Where is the line drawn on normal wear and tear on items like chipped flooring, ripped screens, evidence of unapproved pets, broken hardware/fixtures? 

Here's mine:Tenant Onboarding ChecklistAPPLICATION ____ Scan of photo ID for all residents age 18 and over____ Most recent pay stub____ Completed Rental Applications for all residents age 18 or over____ tenants sign Contract to Hold____ send Conditional Acceptance letter (if applicable)____ take deposit in guaranteed funds (equal to one month’s rent)SCREENING For each tenant over 18: ____ Employment / Rental History Verification Questionnaire ____ social media ____ background/credit check ____ current residence “pop in” ____ pet interview / vet records (if applicable)LEASE SIGNING____ Review and sign Move-In Cost Sheet____ Collect first & last month’s rent (certified check or money order)____ Collect any other fees and/or deposits due____ additional security deposit____ pet fee____ Give Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Brochure____ Sign EPA’s Lead Warning Statement____ Complete Rental Agreement at property with “lease talk” ____ Complete Lease Addenda ____ animal ____ utility ____ washer/dryer____ Sign Move Out Charge Sheet ____ Sign Move Out Agreement____ Schedule move-in meeting____ Contact utilities company____ Contact Code Enforcement____ Remove shower curtain____ Check pilot lights____ Mailbox label____ Welcome gift & card____ Rekey locks MOVE-IN MEETING ____ Bring keys for rental unit ____ DAY OF verify utilities in tenants’ name ____ Conduct Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Report ____ Give Recycling Information Sheet ____ Give tenant keys

Learn about the difference in pets versus service animals.

I don't itemize the cost for a pet either. 

We initiated a new one year lease at $1,100, with pet rent and more demands on her for upkeep of the property. $200 may not be a lot to an investor, but it definitely is to a tenant.

(Low VOC Caulk only)(5) No loud music, use earpods only.(6) No personal use of toilet or sinks or tubs in unit.(7) Pour no solids or liquids down toilets, sinks or tubs.(8) Unit must be broom clean at end of job.It's possible trim and doors will last twice as long as wall paint.It's possible painters charge about the same for the trim and doors as the walls.Some painters spray, some brush some roller-- when painting tell adjoining units to close windows ahead of time to prevent dead birds, fish, other pets (or babies)--some primers (and cabinet paint) can be highly toxic and are not low VOC.Good Luck!

I’m always upfront on the listings with the tenants about costs, security deposits, cleaning and pet fees (furnished finder).

They also are not allowed to charge a "pet deposit" or fee of any sorts.The tenant must still qualify under rental criteria which is why it is important for any landlord of any size to have a written list of criteria.